How to grow 8-Minute Easy Bubba’s Crab Stew Recipe
This Bubba's Crab Stew is incredibly easy to make and comes together in just 8 minutes. It's a perfect hearty and flavorful meal for a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Stove
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound crabmeat, drained and flaked
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and celery, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Old Bay seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in crabmeat and heavy cream, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the bay leaf, then stir in fresh parsley and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika. Serve immediately with crusty bread or rice for a complete meal. This stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently warm on the stove over low heat.